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Love and ink create a potent alloy. Shaw Flick's chest testifies to that. The 29-year-old Portland man is tattooed with a nearly life-size portrait of his dog, Scurvy.
Make that Flick's ex-dog—or ex's dog.
Flick and his then-girlfriend adopted the cairn terrier-poodle puppy from the Oregon Humane Society six years ago. The pooch was a big part of their lives, serving as ring bearer at their 2008 wedding, led down the aisle by the best man.
"He's very sweet and energetic, and what I miss the most about him is how he would curl up with me at night and nuzzle his face into me or rest his chin on my leg," Flick says.
Things didn't work out. The marriage asunder, Scurvy lives in New York with Flick's ex and her boyfriend. Flick let his ex take the dog, but he did ask her to pay for the tattoo, which was inked in six hours during the couple's separation.
"I had a talk with Scurvy about how this other guy was not his father, and apparently he's taken that to heart," Flick says. "My ex sends me pictures and videos of the dog, and from what I can gather he appears to miss me. That's what I'd like to believe, anyway."
As ink goes, newsprint is much more fleeting than a tattoo. But not necessarily any less heartfelt, as you'll find in these pages. Willamette Week asked readers to pen valentines to their pets, and they responded in droves. Among them you'll find a note from Flick, too.
"It's just like, 'I love you, I miss you, come back to Portland,'" he says. "I don't necessarily think of the loss or life without him as much as I think about how things were when we were together."
Someday, Flick says, he may love again. But not yet.
"I like animal companionship," he says. "But I don't like the idea of replacing him, because he's a pretty special guy."
Abner Jay
My witness is the empty bowl and the warm lap, you love all, not just the kibble.
Aiden McDougal
Everything is perfect about you, except when you eat the garbage (such a small price to pay for unconditional love).
Love, Your mommas
Annabelle
To the dog that is always licking her
butt, eating the turkey from the grocery bag before we catch you, and
keeping us up at night with your incessant whimpering...Happy
Valentineâs day. You forever complete our family. Josh and Jenni
Apollo and Orion
mew meow maw. kitties, oh kitties. thanks
for letting us buy the house so you could run it. we enjoy being your
bitches. that is all. meow.
Arthur
You make my dreams come true. Especially
when I dream about being nipped in the middle of the night, or cuddling
with you as you purr. I forgive all the sickness. Meow!
BABY (the cat)!
Twelve years of purrfect love! Your
squeaks, nudges, & purrs have added fullness to my life that can
never be duplicated. Chloe thanks you for being the best fur buddy in
the world!
Bagherra
I love you my furry needy princess. Even
when Iâm in bed & you notice Iâm awake so you meow and walk all over
me till I get up. Not that youâre hungry or want to play, just to have
me up. But, Iâm glad you flew with me here from Florida.
Bailey
I love you for distributing
the contents of the kitchen garbage bags into
more manageable collections on the living room carpet. How thoughtful of
you to help
redecorate!
Bama
Bama Rama Little Boy Blue, I Love You!
Becky & Brian
How to express the happiness our Chinese
cats give us daily. After many tests, pokes and probes, an 18-hour-plus
plane ride (with 3 transfers), their own passportsâ¦so happy to be in
Oregon. Trees, grass, clean air and water, birds, squirrels AND mice!
Happy Day you two, happy every day. Love you much, G and G.
Beija Georges
I love you the most, my magical Ouija-Mon
Teddy Spaghetti. Thank you 4 being a teen corgi/sharpei dream. I love
you so much more than your sister Wishbone. But I still wonât take u to
see Katy Perry. xoxoxo Nicole
Belle
Benny
My dearest kitty cat Benny, you filled my
heart with joy again after I lost of my dog of 15 years, Toby, to brain
cancer this year. I love how you come to your name to be snuggled and
loved. I love how you cry when you are separated from me. In many ways,
you are more dog than cat. So please stop peeing on the bed or my
boyfriend will give you away.
Billy
My dearest, most handsome
Billy-Poof...you are my little life partner and my best friend. Iâve
loved the last 10+ years weâve spent together and am so happy you
trusted me enough to let me bring you in off the cold stinky streets
back in B.C. I love you so much! You are my Valentine, sweet Bill.
Thanks for being awesome. Love always, your Daddy
Binca LaRue
Lover of everything and everyone who knew
her, has passed on. She is sorely missed this St. Valentineâs Day. Rest
in peace, my little Rue.
Blanche and Dorothy
To our golden girls -
Who says your valentine has to be human. You
love us unconditionally and bring happiness to our lives every day. So,
this valentine is for our two adorable dachshunds, Blanche and
Dorothy...will you be our valentine? -S&B
Blue Bowen
As soon as we locked eyes at the animal
shelter, I knew we were to become inseparable. I donât mind that you ate
my favorite hat, and always steal and hide my socks. You are my best
friend, and I love you so much. Thank you for being part of our family.
Love your mum.
Bob
We are so lucky someone decided they
didnât want you anymoreâtheir loss is our big win. You filled that hole
in our heart that was left when we lost Jake in November. We love you
more than chocolate, candy and flowers, and hope that you love us more
than bones, tennis balls and trips to the park too!
Boofers
Mr. B - wonderful combination of tough
and sweet - attacking a prowler - guarding our baby grandchildren -
always ready to play - credit to all German Sheps - many thanks - fondly
remembered
Bruce
The whole dog world can just shut it
downâyouâve got this. Love, Zeke, Quimby, Patience, Rhoda, Bunt, The
Swede, and all your friends at WW.
Bud
How do I let you know how much I love
you? Itâs only been a short time weâve been together, just think of all
the fun adventures we have in our future. Hereâs to us you old lucky
guy!
Bud Pardo Epstein
âOde to Budâ
Oh, Little Man
Hungry all the time
Still spazzing at the mailman
Like you did in your prime
Coat like milk chocolate
Paws, frosted white
Eyes, golden caramels
Such a sweet delight
You came from mean streets
But us? Meant to be
Now we both know
YOU rescued ME
Buddha
Youâve been my buddy for over 10 years.
You sit on my chest and claw my beard when Iâm sleepy, you wait
patiently for me to work through my hangover before I feed you in the
morning. You love the ladies as much as me. You are the best tabby cat
ever.
Bunny
Since we met, youâve bravely weathered
countless shitstorms by my side. Your hopeful eyes staring into mine,
the sole reason I got back up and struggled to make a better life for us
when I wanted to curl up and die. You have my heart for eternity. Love,
Mama.
Buster Nutts Brown
You are the fastest wiener dog in PTown,
youâre so fast you even ran away from the pound and into my life,
turning my frown upside down, and thatâs why youâre my Buster Nutts
Brown! Happy Birthday and Valentineâs Day to the biggest and fastest
Wiener Dog around, and Iâll always be picking your poop up off of the
ground!
Calvin
Oh the places you did go. la new york tokyo.
escaping on planes gave you a rush. coast to coast the vetsâ biggest
pet crush. we all miss your charming fuzzy ways. and think of you
fondly every day. meow.
Cash (puppy) and Ebi (kitty)
Mom and Dad love you kids. We pick up your poo and give you crunchy food to your heartâs desire!
Hugs and Kisses,
Mom and Dad
Charlie
OMG! Your perfectly adorable face and head tilt! COME CUDDLE WITH ME!
Charlie
Even though you are no longer with us.
You will forever be in our hearts. We all miss you especially your cat
friend Linus. Thanks for a wonderful 12 years. Love, Mom & Dad
Chester and Chance
You claw up my roommateâs stuff. You eat
my headphones. You vomit on my bed at 5 AM. I scoop your poop...yet, I
still let you live here. If that doesnât say I love you, perhaps this ad
will. I love you.
Chewie
Hunter of bed mice, white feathers, and
everything that moves. I love it when you get The Darts, the Scootsies,
and the Rollsies. I love the way you demand food and all your âhelpâ
folding laundry. Youâre the cutest cat in the world! I chews you! Love,
Sara
Chewie Lee
Our eyes first met 6 years ago, the saddest looking girl in the pound.
Weâve laughed, cried, sang, napped...and napped more
Youâre the best bitch ever, til death do us part
And even though youâre old and grey, you always have the key to my heart
Chloe (the dog)!
Thanks for all the licks & hugs over
the years! Youâve added more love in my life that I didnât know was
possible. Youâre the best frisbee catcher this side of the Mississippi!
furBaby loves your companionship 4ever!!!
Coco
My little poofball with all your fur, you
are a little pupcake. When the snow falls down you get little snow
balls in your hair it is so cute. You only weigh 3 pounds and you are
full grown. I love your personality. You make our family laugh, and you
make are family complete from your admirer, ???
Coco
You are the best puppy the best in the
world. Coco ,you are a little pupcake. I love you so, so, so, much. You
are very cute and silly. The first time I laid eyes on you I knew you
were perfect. Sometimes Coco is crazy but we still love her. I love you
to pieces, Coco.
Coco
To our lovely little Coconut. You are a bright, shining light and we are so lucky to have you... Who rescued who?
Coco
I love your soft, soft fur, and your attention to detail at bath time.
I love your sweet, little, wet nose.
Dame Isabella Donna deBlanco (Bella)
I am a Wiccan, and as such believe in
familiars. My Bella is my familiarâa part of my soul left behind in
heaven to rejoin me in animal form to make this life more tolerable. I
love her so much and cannot fathom a day when she wonât be by my side.
Danci
When you joined our family, we thought
about changing your name, but we soon realized that you are so a Danci
with an âiâ and over that i is a heart instead of a dot. We heart you
bigtime! The Hasan Family
Dandy Lion
You are the best cat on the face of the
planet. I can never say no to your big fluffy kittycat face. My door
will always be open to you when you want pets. You are my neighborâs
cat, but you have a warm place in my heart. I love you, Dandles.
Darby and June Bug
What zany antics you bring into our home.
You both are as crazy as Icarus who flew to close to the sun. Why fly
when you can calmly clomp clomp your paws and not make us so dizzy.
Pretty soon this entire partnership will progress into a treasure of
memory and togetherness. Ant & Bee.
Darwin
You are the #1 dog.
You were twice as big and a lot more bitey than
we thought youâd be when we adopted you. Now that you know we wonât
abandon you or hurt you, youâre the sweetest and most loyal and
intelligent pal anyone could ever ask for.
David
To the only man whose never let me down,
Weâve been through a lot together: 9 moves, 3
states, 2 coasts, 2 ex-boyfriends, 2 hospital stays, hell, youâve even
done time at the pound. Twice. Through it all itâs always been us. At 18
years youâre my longest (healthy) relationship. Anyone who knows me has
to go through you first. Weâre a package deal, always have been and
always will be. What gets me through most things is knowing that no
matter what, I have to do right by you. I almost lost you this year and
it was scary. Some people called it a Christmas miracle. I call it
modern veterinary science and $1,000. But then again, knowing what you
mean to me, what we mean to each other, maybe someone or something new
that Iâm not strong enough to be without you. Not yet. I love you...even
though you always come between my boyfriend and me...literally...every
night. Egyptians believed that cats serve as the temporary resting place
for human souls. That must be true. You are a crotchety, dirty old man.
My valentine, my cat David.
Deano
You are not just my best friend, but my family and I am so glad I rescued you because we needed each other.
You are such a good boy, Stinky, and the best hound around.
I love how excited you are to see me after work and our trips to the dog park.
I love how you snuggle with me when I am down and I love when you get your fox and run around the house.
I couldnât have asked for a better dog.
Happy Valentineâs Day.
Dexter and Willy
You cuddle with the best of âem. Youâre
little...tiny even. You both know how to throw your own toys for solo
entertainment and youâre ridiculously cute. Because of this, I will look
past the accidents, farting, and eating of cords, socks, headphones and
bras.
Love you furever (GET IT?!).
Dolores
The man who was selling you asked me, âDo
you want a mean one, or a nice one?â (Southern accent) Although you
constantly have goopy eyes and scabs all over you, Iâm glad I picked you
that fateful morning. I wouldnât want anyone else to take up half the
bed...and well, no one else ever will. Thanks for being there sweet D
and for living up to my choice of a âmeanâ kitty. Your tiny head is one
that only I could love.
Dooley
I know love shouldnât hurt, but sometimes I love you so much that it does. The
amount of time I spend thinking about you might disturb some people,
but Iâm certain youâre the embodiment of unconditional love. You are the
Dooley Lama.
Eddie
Elba
You came and you made us so happy, now we
love you so much, itâs sappy. You have such a sweet little noggin, you
are my Valentineâs Day doggin.
Emi
Your late-night sprints down the hallway,
high-pitched squeals followed by a quick spin to seize your tail and
silly puppy smiles ignite many giggles; your snuggles spark great
warmth; and your precious essence continually opens my heart.
Fergie Davis
Feisty, funny, smart & well-read, she
hails from Amish Country, our little redhead, give her commands she
turns the other cheek, kisses she supplies every day of the week! Thank
you red-haired devil for all that you do on V-Day & beyond, we will
eternally love you!
Finn
I love your squishy little Persian face & how you snort & snore.
I love that you sit next to me for dinner &
eat my maple syrup. I love that you stand on one leg, like a pirate,
when you use your litter box. That really makes me laugh.
Flesh
I love every ounce of you. All 272 ounces. Forever and ever. Please get off my chest.
Frankie
Roses are red, violets are blue. Even when you poop in the corner, I still love you and want to snuggle.
Frankie?!
Snort snort sniff sneeze. Sneeze sneeze sniff hump. Head-tilt. Sneeze sniff. Burp fart sneeze, head-tilt.
Sniff sneeze fart,
Love, Dad
Gordon
Roses are red
Violets are blue
My best friend is orange
With a heart of gold so true!
Guido aka Burrito
I saved you from a trailer park,
starvation, and my creeper ex that tried to steal you. You saved me from
myself. I vow to hide your pills in tasty treats and supply you with a
plethora of toys. Whoâs the best boy? Thatâs right, itâs you.
Hamster Igor
I send my highest regards and blessings
from under the rose bush. Unfortunately I have passed on and am awaiting
the apocalypse to return as a zombie. Please know that your new family
will treat you with nothing but respect and kindness. Enjoy my wheel.
-Hamster Shiva
Hannah
You are a ray of sunshine! Thank you for brightening every day with your sassiness and loving spirit!
Henry & Sunny
Oh little schnuggies, we love you so! We
love to watch you play and grow. In our hearts youâll always be, soft
and snuggly and cute as two peas!
Holden
You are my friend, you are my kid,
I love you despite the carpet stain that you did.
Iâm so proud of how well you were reared,
I donât like puns, because they make me feel weird,
But, Holden, youâre the Valentine I want to be âholden.â
Ivy
Even though you are not my dog, I love
you. You, with your sass and your small-dog swag. No other Westie has
been able to capture not only my heart, but my soul like you have. We
are sisters, Iv. Sisters forever!
Jack Jensen
Jasmine
Puppy J, This year marks out 10th year
together (or thereabouts). Thank you for being such a great dog. You
make every day better. I love you, pups.
Jeremiah Weed
To my sweet fish face,
you light up my world.
I couldnât ask for a better fish
To come home to each day.
Thank you for being a great
Listener. You read my energy.
It is true. I love you.
-Sam
Jordin
Happy Valentineâs day to the cutest, most loving puppy ever! Love, Mommy
Killa Finnagen
Remember when you attacked the neighbor
for climbing in our window, or when you bit the rude vet, the way you
sleep in front of the bedroom door to ward off evildoers? We love the
way you run to the door when we come home, the way you prove your
loyalty by viciously attacking everyone but us. Thank you for being the
best guard dog a cat could ever be.
Kitsu
Since the day I adopted you, you have
brought me much happiness and given me insane amounts of love. Youâre
the best dog a girl could ask for and I love you (even if you fart like a
beast).
Kitty
I love you more than you love wet food.
Thank you for always greeting me belly up at the door, no matter how bad
of a day Iâve had it always makes me smile. Letâs play paw-paw and be
BFFs forever!
Lake
You are my Sancho, my Watson, my Tonto,
my Robin, my Silent Bob, my Gabrielle, my Garth, my Ethel, my Vanna, my
Garfunkel, my Willow, my Weasley, my Costanza, my Al Gore, my Hobbes, my
Samwise, and my Chewbacca. Thanks
Leni
Just over a year ago, you came into our
home and our hearts. You helped us heal old wounds, gave us
unconditional love and made us laugh more than once. We love you more
than words can say, Little Monster!
Liberty
You came into my life as a rescue
dog...tiny...only 6 weeks old, but so full of life! Amber, Veda and
Tucker became your Moms and Dad. From day one you tried to âhangâ with
the big kids and often got tired...now you are all grown and can hang
with the gang. I love you for being part of my family...for introducing
me to other people through dock jumping...for being my little furball
that could!!!! âyour Mom Silvia
Lilâ G
I love you even though you smell like ass.
Lilly
Though more sour than sweet you are, you
have been my loveliest pet by far. Never have I met a feline with such
sass in her glare, and because of that glare I know you donât care
but...Happy Valentineâs Day anyway!
Lily
My little one, baby bear, kookie monster,
cuddle fish, sweetie pie, springer spaniel/border collie, wagger wag
cakes, little face, dogs with jobs...You make PDX worth living! Happy
Valentineâs Day to you and all the little ones in the world! -Mama bear
Lily and Jake
I regret to inform you that after ten
years of trying, both of you have repeatedly failed to qualify for the
Mensa Cat Society of America. But since youâve cuddled with me through 8
breakups and cancer, and havenât pooped on the floor yet, Iâll keep
you.
Linus and Indiana Bones
âMirror mirror on the wall
Whoâs the sweetest Valentine of All?â
Linus is so cute
He is a bit aloof
While with Indiana Bones
Youâll find Trouble is his âjones,â
So when the verdictâs in
Itâs the one with the grin
That brings bacon home again!
PetLove Valentines they win
Loki
You stretchy-paw my face to get me to pet
you and are a general furry nuisance. Youâre lucky youâre so cute and
helpless, because at 5 am every day, I am tempted to let the raccoon in
our yard have you as his dinner instead of feeding you your breakfast.
Lola, the bulldog (nickname Loles)
Itâs Valentineâs Day
Lola, my girl
Youâre such a good laugh...
The best dog in the world
So today, letâs wrestle
And play Tug Oâ War
Weâll snuggle and hug
Between naps and snores
No denying it, Loles
Youâve stolen my heart
In spite of the drool
And frequent farts
Lucy
My love for you is so great that I donât
even care if you poop in the house. Now in your golden years, know
without a doubt that Mommy will go into debt keeping you alive. My Heart
Will Always Belong To You, Mommy
Lucy
Itâs hard to believe itâs been two years
since we busted you out. We promise to protect you from the vacuum
cleaner and Carolina Kitty if you keep up your vigilance against kids on
skateboards and guys with hats. Happy Valentineâs Day to our favorite
rascally terrier!
Lucy Spotted Tongue Burn Strong
Our memory of life before you has
vanished; likely because we canât imagine life without you, sweet girl.
Your bear and skunk parents are thankful beyond words. Thank you for
crossing over into the human realm and injecting your canine joy and
unconditional love into every day.
Luke
To my pup,
I woke up this morning
and what did I see?
A wrinkled up Pug face
Just staring at me!
She had big black eyes
And a short little nose.
Soft velvet ears
folded up like a rose.
Just inches away
She gave a big wheeze,
Sucked in some air,
Let out a giant sneeze!
A joy? A pleasure? A thrill?
It IS not!
To be waked in the morning
By a spray of Pug snot!
-Author Unknown
Luke and Doug
Love, Caity
Luna
Please, pretty please with salmon and
bacon on top, please be my Valentine. I love watching you eat, play and
sleep. You are so perfectly furry and I donât care that your breath
sometimes smells like your bottom. You are the pup for me.
Love, Dan
Madeline (Maddy)
I could never express how much I love you
so I just shower you with affection and cuddles instead. You bring me
endless joy and amusement. People tell me all the time what I already
know, and that is you are the cutest and sweetest pug ever.
Madeline Hayes
Just like all pretty girls, you are
batshit crazy, I have no idea why you are so obsessed with my socks, but
I canât quit you, and if I was still in high school, I would take you
to the prom!
Love, Dad
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Maeby
your eye popped out that one time,
but itâs back in now.
good dog! stop eating my phone and stuff and i will love you more.
love = give you cookies. since thatâs all you care about.
pugs.
Mango
Nobody believes I have an interactive
fish until they meet you. Then they meet you and want to know where to
get one, but there is no encore with a Puffer like you. Thank you for
letting me pet your fishskin, and for listening so skillfully. I simply
love you
Markie
My little Weenie:
I love you
for inspiring me every day
to be more free-spirited
like you
when you pee on Mikeâs bathmat
without a care in the world.
I should call you
the Honey Badger
of my heart.
Marley
Mar Mar! Our little girl! We love you so very much. Even
though youâre a therapy dog dropout...youâre a therapy dog for the
family. Always by our side no matter what. You always know how to make
us feel better. P.S. Grandma & Grandpa say youâre better than
grandchildren!
Love-Your Pet Parents (Mitzie & Jeremy)
Marleyboy
Marleybarley-o
my mister baby boy
You are the Marfield Iâve always wanted
I love you!
Little shitter!
MarthaBears
Intoxicating white fur, and everywhere we go, people get jealous.
They do not understand my endless love for you.
They fail to go beyond the cuteness factor.
You are often confused for a bear, or dog.
The truth is, you are my shield, which
protects me from a broken heart.
Max
You weenie, youâve always been a
manipulative little rat to all that have known you, but sometimes you
let your more charming doxie side show. Seeing as you are pushing 17, we
wonât have you much longer, so wanted to let you know we love ya.
Max
I donât know how anyone could abandon a
senior dog, let alone your sweet face. Though you look like Yoda and an
Ewok had a baby, and are missing teeth, I love you. Iâm glad you were my
foster dog failure.
Meadow
Named for trouble, and well deservedâtougher than your brothersâyou funnyâOK, sleep on our heads.
Mew
You are my soul mate, my best friend, my little shadow.
Playing fetch with your vibrant feline self is unparalleled.
Thanks for adopting me; Iâd be lost without you, babycat.
Mickey Rourke
Youâve come such a long way in the last 2
years. Youâre almost a real dog, even if you do take cues from the cat.
Your unbridled joy at my mere presence lets me know you love me too.
You are proof that rescued pets are the best.
Milo & Lola
You were my yin & yang, my two
halves, and I learned so much about life and love from you both. Thank
you for travelling through life with me. I am a better person for having
known you.
Love, Jessica (mom)
Mino
Mino cat
black and white purrbox
pouncing, stalking, cuddling,
Birdwatching, tail twitching
my big-mouth furry baby
Mishka and Sasha
My furry Valentines,
We love you even when youâre shedding
We love you even when you disobey
We love you even when youâre naughty
Because you brighten our life, every day
Love,
Mama and Papa
Mochi
MoMo...how cute are you? Even after you
poo on the carpet weâre still luv struck. If only people would stop
asking if you were named after the damn ice creamâyour name is short for
Kakimochi and donât you forget it!
Youâre the best cat...we mean dog, ever.
Monty
Me and you, just us two...and lots of your poo.
Moose
I love Moose
He likes bicycles
and popsicles
Mr. Sinister
A feline angel was sent to Earth,
On the day of Sinâs birth.
Black, white, full of joy.
I mew he was my special boy.
My puss is made of fur, meows and drool,
Of cat poop, whiskers and supercool.
Although he may be low on smart,
Heâs never slow to steal your heart.
Mr. Smash
How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways....
-3 loaves of Kenâs Artisan Bakery bread stolen off the kitchen table....8.97
-1 pair of Lucky slingback sandals reduced to shreds....59.99
-12 pairs of panties, eaten whole (and exited whole:)....108.00
-My love for Mr. Smash.....priceless.
Murphy
Iâm allergic to you, but I love your indifference towards me. Meow.
Murphy
Ever since 9/11/2001 you have been in our
life. You brought us comfort on that day, and hope for the future. And
ever since then, you have always been there for us. You comfort all of
us. You are the sweetest cat ever. You are my best friend.
Murphy
MURPHY MY PET
You are the greatest
Love of my life
So much better with you in it-
Thatâs why you get to sleep with me!
Love Mama
Neko
You are the prettiest girl in the world. My heart bursts into a million tiny slivers of joy every time I see you.
I want to spend every second of my day with you, because you are perfect!
Love, Dad
Pablo
Ever since you came into my life two
years ago and vomited on my carpet, I knew I would love you forever. I
still think youâre the prettiest Siamese cat Iâve ever seen.
Happy Valentineâs Day!
Love, Mama Addie
Paige
I always wished I had a cat and here you
are. You are the best cat that I know! You always jump up when I pet
you. You are really funny âcuz most cats donât drink out of the sink. I
really LOVE you Paige! <3
Pancho & Lefty
My golden boy Pancho, youâre so soft and sweet,
and Lefty my love, you sure know how to sleep,
Pancho, you could be in Doggie GQ.
Lefty, there is an award for the bravery you exude.
Will you be my sweet hounds for Valentineâs Day, and every day after?
Peanut
I thought you name was cute, since Iâm
allergic to peanuts. So I adopted you. Then I found out that you also
have food allergies. Buying that expensive grain-free, dairy-free,
fish-free food is not so cute. But itâs worth it, because we were
obviously made for each other.
Pema, Mitts, Butters, Smokey
Happy Valentineâs day to my amazing cats,
dog and snake. You all bring me a lot of love and warmth (literally,
because the heater in my apartment sucks) and joy. Stewie, you are
probably wondering why your name was left outâwell, you are a mean dog.
Maybe next year. I only have enough love to go around for 4. Okay...I
kind of like you sometimes. âElizabeth
Pepper
You are my darling chunky ball of fur. I
used to abhor cats before I met youânow I couldnât imagine my life
without you. You changed my lifeâlove you!
Percy @ Val
To my two romantic âPercevals,â whose
gentle quest wafts through each day as sweetest birdsong, recalling for
us all that love is all there is.
Phany
You are my soul mate, my best friend and
more loving than any Valentine. Better than all the chocolate in the
world! Thank you for your being with me. You are Phantastic. Love, Pidge
Phinneaous Stinkerton
Donkey bunny, gopher mole,
jackalopeâthough most people donât know what the hell you are, you are
my mine. Only true love can see past the jokes about your bowl-shaped
butt and the stench of your rodentness, and I, my dear, truly do love
all 20 pounds of you.
Piper P Jones
You rascally, beautiful creature! You eat
better than I do, and most of my office. Little did I know how happy
youâd make me when I first picked you up as a wee pile of forehead and
eyes. XOXO
Po
We adopted you, and you were a problem
immediately. The first three months were a constant battle of finding
ways to keep you from wrecking the place up. You got your fluffy hair
everywhere. Over time it got easier though, and you became one of the
most goofy, adorable friends we have ever had. You loved having your
armpits scratched, you would let us pick you up under the arms and make
you dance, and youâd greet us in the morning with headbutts to the nose.
Watching you get sick was awful, and Iâm so sorry for all the
medication and needles, but at least you got to see the Christmas lights
before you went. Youâve been gone for over a month now, but we still
think about you and miss you every day. You were a constant friend in
difficult times, and we love you dearly even though youâre gone. Thank
you for making us so happy, Poseph.
Poe
Poesy Doesy,
oh how Iâve come to love
chapsticks never had as much fun
nor have I.
Youâve been the little love cuddler Jamie
has always needed. Thank you for coming into
our lives and shining your light. I Love You.
Little DunkerTrunks!
Pokey
Pokey My Little Puppy...I miss you so much. You were the best doggy ever!! I will always love you!!
Pomme
Hey chubby-bunny, maybe you should take a
note from your fellow kitty companion and go chase squirrels to help
work off that big-round-ball-of-fur thing youâve got going on. I guess
it wasnât fair that I named you after a round fruit...okay fine, hereâs
some more Fancy Feast.
Precious, Shadow, and my sweet rescues,
My beloved fur children, you have
enriched my life in ways youâll never know. You are always excited to
see me, and give me so much love. You all know that you were rescued
from hell, and are now loving your new lives full of walks, play time,
friends, good food, treats, and unlimited hugs and kisses! I will always
love you!
Professor (Charles) X.
I dream of serving you canary,
As I clean your dingleberries.
Others always stop and swoon, but
You let them know, youâre my Maine Coon.
Q
You taught me how to love unconditionally. But please stop destroying the red velvet chair.
Razzie Doodle
13 years together, your love and loyalty always there.
Our time together has gone so quickly.
Your eyes have gone dark, but you still lead the way on our walks
Together until the end of our time, you are the best my 4-legged Valentine.
Reign
Haiku For Reign
Sixteen years ago
My life changed for the better
You are my best friend
Rice & Pope Leo
From the pound you both did arrive.
Our love for you none can contrive.
Weâll bribe you with nummies
To fill up your tummies
If youâll just let us sleep past five.
Riley
Muddy paw prints in my kitchen. Dog
slobber dripping down the walls. Warm paw in my hand. Cold, wet nose in
my cleavage. Web cam to track your every move while Iâm at work. No, you donât need a restraining order. I just love you, dammit. A lot.
Rin Tin Tin
Though I only saw you on T.V.
you were always the best dog to me
Bet you could even beat up Lassie.
Roscoe, Shadow & Luke
Youâre a bunch of unruly bastards and you
drive me crazy, but yet I canât imagine my life without you mutts. I
love you guys to death and you know Iâd do anything for you. <3
-Mommy Leah
Rosie and Skye
Roy
You have crazy food allergies, got a
thorn stuck in your eye, pick fights with cats and sometimes peed on me.
Luckily, you have more character than most people can only dream of.
Cancer can go fuck off, âcause I want you to stay with me forever!
Ruby the Cat
Even though you pee on our shoes, laundry and furniture, youâre still the coolest cat around. Love ya, McKenzie and Scott
Sammy
Dearest Sambolino - Youâre the best black
cat Iâve ever met and Iâm glad I brought you in from your life on the
streets. Despite the shredded blinds, ripped leather chair and surprise
piles of puke, I love you, fangs and all.
Sandy Blyth-Gallegos
To the love of my life: You have shown me
âBeauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence, Courage without
Ferocity, and all the Virtues of Man, without his Vices.â You may have
come to me as a rescue, but truly it was you who saved me.
Sashas
What ever that means to you?
You sing to me with such a beautiful voice.
Sometimes I wonder what your really saying?
The way you bap your tail in my face.
I can not help but laugh!
You will always have a piece of me my dear sweet little one!
Happy Valentine Day.
Satchmo
Thank you for coming into my life when I
needed you the most. Your hearty purr and porcine body is always there
when Iâm sad, sick, or just need extra attention. You are my best buddy.
Scurvy
The six painful hours tattooing your face
on my ribs will never compare to the hurt of living without you. I
thought things would be fine, but your move to New York in fact fucking
destroyed me. Come home, and I promise Iâll love you and play with you
forever.
Shadow
My little man moves like a foxâand with a
stick and a long string he will chase my socks! He is my little black
cat named Shadow, and without him I would be lost.
Shiloh
Everyone says that you are lucky to have
me, since you are brain damaged, canât walk, and have seizures. But I am
the lucky one to have you in my life for 8 years. Will you be my feline
valentine?
Love,
Colleen
Simon the Bengal Cat
When I look into your turquoise eyes,
Itâs like gazing into heaven. Your sweet and spunky personality fills my
heart with such joy. I find myself staring uncontrollably at you all
the time; your beauty is like candy. Your physique and coat are so sleek
and majestic, youâre sexy.
Simone and Billy Ray
To my kids, as my disability gets worse,
thank you for your love, comfort, and humor, and for giving me a reason
to get out of bed, even if it takes me thirty minutes to do so. Itâs
tuna for you two tonight.
Smooches
Youâve saved my life and have taught me
how to love. You were half dead when we found you, but Iâd like to think
that you rescued me. Keep being loud and skittish! Here is hope to many
more years teamed together. Love you Monkey.
Smudge
I always have had a thing for black girls, and you are no different my nubian queen!
Happy Valentineâs day to my youngest daughter, you are the apple of my eye.
Love, Dad
Sniffles
HI SNIFFLES
HOW YOU BEEZ?
YOU BEEZ FAT
YOU BEEZ FLUFFY
YOU BEEZ CUTE
and you beez loved by me.
âChrissy
Sophie
You sound like Chewbacca and give
high-fives like a boss. Our snuggle parties are never-ending, and I want
to smash your face with daily lovies. Will you be mine 4eva?
Love, your besties,
Nicolle & Jon
Sparkle
Spot
Felis catus is your taxonomic nomenclature,
An endothermic quadruped, carnivorous by nature;
Your visual, olfactory, and auditory senses
Contribute to your hunting skills and natural defenses.
I find myself intrigued by your subvocal oscillations,
A singular development of cat communications
That obviates your basic hedonistic predilection
For a rhythmic stroking of your fur to demonstrate affection.
A tail is quite essential for your acrobatic talents;
You would not be so agile if you lacked its counterbalance.
And when not being utilized to aid in locomotion,
It often serves to illustrate the state of your emotion.
O Spot, the complex levels of behavior you display
Connote a fairly well-developed cognitive array.
And though you are not sentient, Spot, and do not comprehend,
I nonetheless consider you a true and valued friend.
Stella
Steve
For our walks called âleashure time,â for
the time at the bank I told them to put the money in âourâ account, for
the time you had to wear a cone and I wore a lampshade, for warding off
the nighttime monsters and the wintertime blues, Steve, I love you!
Stretch
We love those fuzzy paws as they run in the muddy Park.
We love that goofy-high-pitched bark.
We love your crazy squirrel addiction
We love that floppy ear contradiction.
We even love the way you wake us up.
But mostly, we just love you little pup.
-M&D
Sulee
Eight years ago I found you flea-ridden
and nearly dead. Now you sleep in my sink and gnaw on the butter left
out on the counter. You are my heart.
Sully
You are such a great addition to the
Rogue Ales Family. Everyday you help watch over the comings and goings
at our Hop Farm. You made friends with the chickens, turkeys, pigs, Bed n
Hop guests, and Chatoe customers. Hugs and Hops to you Sully, The Rogue
Ales Family
Sully and Gordon
Gordonâs Ode to Sully
Skinny, furless spiritâtouched me instantly
Together we healed and grew stronger
at moments you channel our boy, sleeping on his bed, playing with his toys
Now with full coat and massive personality; fill our hearts and deeply cherished
You, my long tailed tabby, walk in the paw prints of our beloved Dane.
Syd Vicious
Youâve kept me from finding an apartment,
hate the people I date and keep my bank account in check by landing
yourself at the vet for swallowing...everything. Luckily, thereâs no one
else with better comedic timing and life-coaching skills whose butt
fluff Iâd rather trim. Happy V-Day, life partner!
Sydney
I love that you greet me at the door,
with my shoe in your mouth. I love that you encourage me to get
outdoors, your leash in your mouth. I love that you lean against me when
I pet you, your toy in your mouth. You are mischievously cute!
Sylar
Though you ate our couch, chewed up the
outside of the fridge, and scared the mailman, we still love you. And
even though sometimes you wake up in the middle of the night to puke in
my shoes, I know you mean well. Youâre still the worldâs most lovable,
amazing dog!
The Dude
This Dude, with whom I reside
Is my one true love, I must confide.
Although many times, for food he has cried
Heâs the coolest cat on the East Side.
My Valentine I cannot hide
Tis you, Dude, it will not be denied.
For you I would cross the great divide
Because Dude, you always abide.
Thomas
To my baby Boy Tom Tom, youâre soo
rambunctious, I love you like a fat kid loves cheesecake, youâre the
apple of my eye, youâre my gray love of my life, so handsome and sweet. I
will love you forever and ever..and EVER.! I hope I have made you happy
and I hope you live a LONG HEALTHY FULL LIFE!!
Love your mama Janice!! <3 <3 <3
Titus Elliot Aaron Friezerson
Sweetest Baby-boy: You were mine the
minute I saw the fuzzy snapshot of you as a little bean, eyes closed and
army-crawling. You have brought more joy, peace, love and adorable to
this family than anyone has a right to. On our first Valentineâs Day
together, let me run the risk of ridicule by saying you are one of the
loves of my life and my soul mate. I love you, Titus!
Titus Lucretius
Could you be the only man I can count on?
I find you by my side in my desperate moments...warm and handsome with
your oddly reassuring patrician nose and dark gray fur. Your only fault?
Not being human. Your greatest gift? Not being human.
TJ
Ever since we adopted TJ he has been the
light of our life. No matter what kind of day that we had at work or
with family, when we get home the love and kisses and running around
with TJ will make you forget about all your worries. Just walking in
that door, laying on the floor, just to receive all those hugs &
kisses puts you in a better mood. Even through these hard and depressing
times TJ just smiles, chases his tail, barks, runs up and down through
the house and kitchen...just makes you forget everything. The whole
neighborhood is in love with TJ. He has several girlfriends that walk
by, looking for him to say hello or get a kiss on their way home or to
work. TJ gets more presents than me and my wife combined! He is so
spoiled, he rides in the car like âLetâs go, Dad, next stop please,â
heâs so funny. Ask anyone in our neighborhood and they will all say we
love TJ.
Tom-Tom
Happy Valentineâs Day to my cat, I love you no matter where youâre at!
Too Bad
You are my grey cat and I have mad love
for you, despite your frequent need to have your stinky butt wiped
clean. Not loving the skids, babe, but you have a lifetime guarantee.
Tootsie
I just wanted you to know that I have
loved you since the day I saw your BIG emerald eyes and BIG GREMLIN
ears...when you got handed to me in the parking lot of a Petco in
Vancouver, Wash. You fit in the palm of my hand and I cried because you
where the cutest kitten I had ever seen in my life. I hope I have been a
good mommy to you and I also hope you live a FULL HEALTHY VERRRRY LONG
LIFE! I LOVE you soo much my SHUUSHI Bear. <3 <3 <3
Love Your Mama Janice Denniston
Tuff
You are so goddamn stupid that you
deserve nothing more than to be loved and cuddled as much as possible.
Kelsey and I will still kick your ass.
Waffles
You are a piglet a puglet a 5-month-old snugglet.
stealing covers from the bed, always begging to be fed.
licking snacks up off the floor, by the way you snore snore snore.
we love you with all our hearts, and excuse your stinky farts!
xoxo h & b
Wallace
You are a saint among dogs.
you let your pal maeby sit on you all the time and only groan a little.
aside from that one murdered squirrel, you are a friend to all.
youâre aces, champ.
Waverley Sugar Bumpkin Mister Whiskers Buttbrain
Weâve been mauled, bitten, and stabbed in
the face by your fits of passion. We clean your vomit and never receive
bartender tips. We rarely get a good nightâs rest because you sleep on
us and you are huge. In short, youâve trained us well for human
children. Thank you
Winnie
My friend, my companion, my child, my dog
Your needle nose butts into me for attention
You bark at waves
and hyperventilate as we approach your favorite hiking trail
I love you so much
Boogs, Winn, Kooks, Babe
Donât ever leave me
forlorn, alone
missing you forever.
Wishbone
Happy Valentineâs Day to a true weirdo.
If I could provide a world of urinals, meat, and blankets for you I
would, but in the meantime I will continue to save your life daily by
feeding you a kidney diet & catching you before you fall down the
stairs.
Woodrow & Ranger
You two are so easy to love! Woodrow, you
are truly the ambassador of love. Ranger, you have such an earnest
soul. Happy Valentineâs Day to my better halves! Always, Jessica
Zoi & Lil
Queen among cats
She is the strongest
She will bring happiness to families
CAT & HUMAN - LONG LIFE
WWeek 2015